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    Side by side

    Sensuel Rubis vs. Five O'Clock Au Gingembre

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Sensuel Rubis vs. Five O'Clock Au Gingembre
    Sensuel RubisFive O'Clock Au Gingembre
    Concentration—Eau de Parfum
    Launched20142008
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerValérie DemarsChristopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Sensuel Rubis

    Amber
    Fruity
    Vanilla
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Sweet
    Violet

    Five O'Clock Au Gingembre

    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Cinnamon
    Green
    Citrus
    Sweet
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    RaspberryVioletGardenia
    TeaBergamot
    Heart
    Agarwood (oud)IncenseSichuan Pepper
    CinnamonWoody NotesGinger
    Base
    BenzoinSandalwoodVanillaPatchouli
    Black PepperHoneyAmberCacaoPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Sensuel Rubis vs. Five O'Clock Au Gingembre
    Sensuel RubisFive O'Clock Au Gingembre
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The oud-incense core is not for the faint of heart, but when paired with that raspberry-gardenia opening and a vanilla drydown, it becomes unexpectedly approachable.Sensuel Rubis
    This is tea ceremony in a bottle. Candied warmth at the center. Not subtle, not pretending. Built for the hour that doesn't apologize for existing, when you've earned the pause.Five O'Clock Au Gingembre